Alendronic acid Prescribing at BARCROFT MEDICAL CENTRE

Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
1,056
Total Quantity
4,396
NHS Cost
£1.1K
vs National Avg
+40.8%

BARCROFT MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,056 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,128 to the NHS. This is 40.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
92
Jun 2026
74
Jun 2026
95
Jun 2026
104
Jun 2026
80
Jun 2026
83
Jun 2026
89
Jun 2026
88
Jun 2026
91
Jun 2026
82
Jun 2026
81
Jun 2026
97

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,056
Total Quantity4,396
Total NHS Cost£1,128
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+40.8%

Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,056 items
National average per practice750 items
Difference+40.8% vs national average
Data sourced from NHSBSA English Prescribing Dataset, CQC, and GP Patient Survey. Prescribing data does not indicate quality of care. Higher prescribing rates may reflect patient demographics. Always consult your GP for medical advice.